Couple gets married on float during Lakeland's Christmas parade

Couple gets married on float during Lakeland's Christmas parade

A Lakeland couple got married in front of an estimated crowd of 50,000 people who turned out for the annual Christmas parade. It's been one of Lakeland's most beloved events for 41 years during the holidays.

A Lakeland couple got married in front of an estimated crowd of 50,000 people who turned out for the annual Christmas parade. It's been one of Lakeland's most beloved events for 41 years during the holidays.

Lakeland Christian athletic trainer uses platform on TikTok to educate, inspire

Lakeland Christian athletic trainer uses platform on TikTok to educate, inspire

Now, with nearly 90,000 followers, millions of views and likes, the athletic trainer from Lakeland Christian School is a full-fledged TikTok influencer, complete with a collaboration deal with Gatorade. 

Now, with nearly 90,000 followers, millions of views and likes, the athletic trainer from Lakeland Christian School is a full-fledged TikTok influencer, complete with a collaboration deal with Gatorade. 

Trash pickup problems prompt Polk County to declare state of emergency

Trash pickup problems prompt Polk County to declare state of emergency

For nearly a year, residents across Polk County have watched trash pile up outside their homes, with sporadic visits from solid waste workers. The pandemic put companies like Waste Management and FCC in a tough spot, but they did what they could. 

For nearly a year, residents across Polk County have watched trash pile up outside their homes, with sporadic visits from solid waste workers. The pandemic put companies like Waste Management and FCC in a tough spot, but they did what they could. 

Body of 9-year-old boy located after he fell off boat in Polk County lake

Body of 9-year-old boy located after he fell off boat in Polk County lake

Officials searched Lake Annie in Polk County for days to find a 9-year-old who fell off a pontoon boat and was reportedly hit by the propeller Saturday. On Tuesday, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said they located the boy's body.

Officials searched Lake Annie in Polk County for days to find a 9-year-old who fell off a pontoon boat and was reportedly hit by the propeller Saturday. On Tuesday, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said they located the boy's body.

Deputies search for missing boy who fell into Polk County lake, hit by boat propeller over the weekend

Deputies search for missing boy who fell into Polk County lake, hit by boat propeller over the weekend

A 9-year-old boy fell from his father's pontoon and was hit by the boat's propeller Saturday afternoon, Polk County deputies said. Multiple agencies are now searching for the boy who has been missing since the incident.

A 9-year-old boy fell from his father's pontoon and was hit by the boat's propeller Saturday afternoon, Polk County deputies said. Multiple agencies are now searching for the boy who has been missing since the incident.

Test drive ends in fatal Polk County crash

Test drive ends in fatal Polk County crash

A Davenport woman died while taking an SUV for a test drive in Winter Haven Saturday.

A Davenport woman died while taking an SUV for a test drive in Winter Haven Saturday.

Tangled hurricane debris remains, frustrating some residents in rural Polk, Hillsborough counties

Tangled hurricane debris remains, frustrating some residents in rural Polk, Hillsborough counties

Many residents are still waiting for the debris from Hurricane Ian to be picked up from the curbs along Tampa Bay area roadways. Some residents in Polk and Hillsborough counties are growing frustrated.

Many residents are still waiting for the debris from Hurricane Ian to be picked up from the curbs along Tampa Bay area roadways. Some residents in Polk and Hillsborough counties are growing frustrated.

Ybor City club manager says more should have been done to stop suspected arsonist

Ybor City club manager says more should have been done to stop suspected arsonist

The suspected arsonist who set fire to an Ybor City club with more than 1,000 people inside later threw Molotov cocktails at a home in Lakeland. The club's owner says more could have been done to stop the suspect before he made it across county lines.

The suspected arsonist who set fire to an Ybor City club with more than 1,000 people inside later threw Molotov cocktails at a home in Lakeland. The club's owner says more could have been done to stop the suspect before he made it across county lines.

Lakeland church volunteers help local families by paying for loads of laundry

Lakeland church volunteers help local families by paying for loads of laundry

Volunteers from a Lakeland church have been helping local families fight rising costs for laundry. Every month, "Laundry Love" comes armed with loads of quarters to a local laundromat to pay for everyone's bill.

Volunteers from a Lakeland church have been helping local families fight rising costs for laundry. Every month, "Laundry Love" comes armed with loads of quarters to a local laundromat to pay for everyone's bill.

Woman caught on video stealing puppy from Lakeland store, investigators say

Woman caught on video stealing puppy from Lakeland store, investigators say

A woman was seen on surveillance video grabbing a Dachshund puppy from its kennel and stuffing it in her purse at an "All About Puppies" store in Lakeland. Investigators at the Lakeland Police Department are now searching for the suspect.

A woman was seen on surveillance video grabbing a Dachshund puppy from its kennel and stuffing it in her purse at an "All About Puppies" store in Lakeland. Investigators at the Lakeland Police Department are now searching for the suspect.